The (Fandom) Elephant in the Room Since The Last Jedi debuted in theaters last month, Star Wars fan reactions predictably split right down the middle. Some fans welcomed the new lore with open arms while others openly despised it. I fancy myself a fairly reasonable person. (However, I stand firmly against so-called Hawaiian pizza and that's final). … Continue reading Your Fandom Doesn’t Belong To You
Hey collectors out there! Stop me if you've heard this one before. "What do you actually DO with all that stuff?! If you're not actively using it, then sell it, donate it, or throw it away!" What about this one? "You said a few boxes of books. Ten is not "a few." No, I don't care that… Continue reading Why We Collect
Guilty pleasures! We had a great time at this hangout. First, we discuss what makes something a guilty pleasure. We decided it's often something you don't talk much about, you generally don't tell your friends or your family about it. Sometimes it might make you feel a little embarrassed that you enjoy it so much.… Continue reading TGE Ep 16 – Guilty Pleasures
Have you ever been a party where you just felt instantly at home and bummed when it ended? Chances are, it was set up by someone who made sure some basic essentials were taken care of for you. If you are new to being a host, have no fear. You too can prevent a mid-party facepalm. Whether… Continue reading 4 Ways to Prevent a Mid-Party Facepalm
I do a lot of socializing on social media - it became pretty important to me once I started working mostly from home. But I've had a hard time with many of my usual platforms because of different trends I'm seeing, not the least of which is too much re-sharing of posts. Sometimes I feel… Continue reading Five Instagram Accounts That Inspire Me
Recently, I was listening to the Nerdette podcast and came across an episode where the hosts interviewed Peter Sagal. I actually enjoyed the interview as a whole, but something Mr. Sagal casually said in the beginning irked me and, weeks later, still sticks in my craw. It came at the end of an explanation of… Continue reading Anyone Can Be a Nerd
This year, a few of us from Game on Girl are joining in for some old time, festive fun. Along with the hosts from a few other RadioFUBAR shows, and actor Jim McKeny, we are performing "A Christmas Carol" as a LIVE radio play adapted by Anthony E. Palermo. So make sure to tune in… Continue reading “A Christmas Carol” LIVE! with RadioFUBAR
We reach a significant milestone this week, dear listeners. 100 episodes of Game on Girl! Mark and Ryan join us to turn the tables and interview me and Rhonda about the last two years podcasting, our plans for the show and the site, and all the adventures in between. Would love to hear your… Continue reading Episode 100: Turning the Tables
Hold on to your controllers and Doctor Who T-shirts! This week Mia and Omar from 2 Broke Geeks join us on the show! They are a featured vlog on the Geek and Sundry vlog channel. (How cool is that?!) We have a great conversation about vlogging, the evolution of 2 Broke Geeks, and of course, the standards in geek-fare: movies, TV shows,… Continue reading Episode 98 – Mia & Omar: 2 Broke Geeks
Hi! My name is Isabela and I’m the intern here at Game on Girl. I help out with some of the behind the scenes stuff on the site and with the podcast. My introduction to gaming was when I was eight, when my parents bought a Nintendo 64 for my brother. My younger brother and… Continue reading Hello, World!
